Lawrence North forward Basil Smotherman was one of three Purdue basketball recruits to sign a National Letter of Intent for the 2013-14 season on the first day of the signing period today.

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As expected, Purdue signed a three-man class that included two players from Indiana and another that is the son of former Boilermaker great Everette Stephens.

Fort Wayne Northrop guard Bryson Scott, Lawrence North forward Basil Smotherman and St. Charles, Ill., West guard Kendall Stephens (St. Charles, Ill.) all signed with Purdue. Coach Matt Painter said the class helps fill a Purdue need for swing-type players that can play either a big guard or small forward.

"We have the positions we need but they're also the right fit because they fit at Purdue," Painter said. "They not only give us a ...